Chinmayi Sripaada reveals she learnt Ramayana song Judi Jodi just an hour before performing live on stage, says improvisations take time

Chinmayi Sripaada has described the pressure of performing the Ramayana song ‘Judi Jodi’ live after learning it only about an hour before taking the stage.

In a post on X shared on Saturday, the singer said she had “probably an hour or so” to learn the song before the performance. She added that she was glad to have the opportunity to take on the challenge.

A test beyond the comfort zone

For Sripaada, the limited preparation time made the performance a professional and personal test. She said it was useful to be challenged rather than having several hours to become familiar enough with a song to experiment with its words and tune.

Her comments highlighted the difference between simply learning a song and having enough time to shape it through improvisation. With only a short window available, the performance required her to deliver despite not feeling it was perfect by her own standards.

Chinmayi reflects on staying prepared

Sripaada also used the experience to question whether she remained a sincere and eager student while meeting her responsibilities as a professional performer. Her remarks presented the live rendition as an opportunity to keep learning rather than remain within familiar routines.

The singer’s account offers a glimpse into the demands of live music, where performers may have to absorb material quickly and present it on stage without extended rehearsal time.

By sharing the experience, Sripaada emphasized the value of accepting difficult performances, even when preparation is limited and the final result may not fully match her expectations.